How To Fix VHURL761 - Account &1: Account is not marked for automatic purchase order creation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHURL - Messages for Returnable Packaging Account Processing

• Message number: 761

• Message text: Account &1: Account is not marked for automatic purchase order creation

What causes this issue?

You have set that purchase orders for returnable packaging items are
created automatically when the current stock falls below the reorder
point quantity. However, the system has not marked the account for
purchase order creation yet.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The system only marks this account for automatic creation of purchase
orders if you create a new account, or if a posting to an account is
made.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHURL761 - Account &1: Account is not marked for automatic purchase order creation ?

  The SAP error message VHURL761 indicates that a specific account (denoted by &1) is not configured to allow for automatic purchase order creation. This typically occurs in the context of procurement processes where the system is expected to generate purchase orders automatically based on certain criteria, but the account in question does not meet the necessary configuration requirements.
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The account is not set up in the system to allow for automatic purchase order creation. This could be due to missing settings in the vendor master data or the material master data.
  Purchasing Info Record: The purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination may not be set up correctly or may not allow for automatic purchase order creation.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the purchase order may not be configured to allow automatic creation for the specified account.
  Purchasing Organization Settings: The purchasing organization may have specific settings that restrict automatic purchase order creation for certain accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data: 
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and ensure that the account is marked for automatic purchase order creation. Look for fields related to purchasing and ensure they are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: 
  
  Check the material master record (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the material is set up correctly for procurement and that it is linked to the correct vendor.
  
  
  
  Examine Purchasing Info Records: 
  
  Use transaction code ME13 to check the purchasing info record for the specific vendor and material. Ensure that the record allows for automatic purchase order creation.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration of the document type used for purchase orders (transaction code OMEC or SPRO -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Define Document Types) to ensure it allows for automatic creation.
  
  
  
  Purchasing Organization Settings: 
  
  Check the settings for the purchasing organization to ensure there are no restrictions on automatic purchase order creation for the account in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  MM03 - Display Material
  ME13 - Display Purchasing Info Record
  OMEC - Configure Document Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchasing processes and automatic purchase order creation for more detailed information on configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.